Barbie book by Assouline Description Celebrate Barbie’s sixty-fifth birthday in a book dedicated to the fascinating story of the world’s most popular doll. Created by Mattel founder Ruth Handler, a revolutionary feminist visionary, Barbie challenged the conventions of the 1950s, establishing a role for women beyond that of wife and mother. With an identity outside…
Book Travel by Design by Assouline Description Featuring travel photography from 150 of America’s leading architects and designers, Travel by Design is an inspiring guide to the power of travel to shape and expand our world. Travel by Design reminds us of the beauty and importance of travel, with images of more than 100 locations…
Book Lake Como Idyll by Assouline Description Discover the charm of Lake Como, the magnificent Italian holiday destination nestled in the Alps. With picturesque towns lining its shores, including charming Bellagio where the two arms of the lake meet, Lake Como offers a mystical, old-fashioned atmosphere. Discover the beauty of Villa d’Este, Passalacqua and Villa…
Book Eden Rock-St Barths by Assouline Description Eden RockSt Barths, an iconic luxury hotel, traces its origins to the 1940s, when aviator Remy de Haenen discovered a magnificent promontory on St. Barthelemy. In 1953, it was transformed into the most exclusive guest house in the world, paving the way for unparalleled luxury, gastronomy and well-being….
Book Hotel Esencia dAssouline Description The Esencia Hotel, one of the top 25 hotels in the world, is located on a 50-acre property along Mexico’s Riviera Maya, between Tulum and Playa del Carmen. This estate features a pristine white sand beach and a lush jungle backdrop. Known for its understated luxury, the hotel combines white…
Book Ibiza Bohemia by Assouline Description From vibrant nightlife to peaceful yoga retreats, Ibiza’s hippie-chic atmosphere is its trademark. This quintessential Mediterranean hotspot has served as an escape for artists, creatives and musicians for decades. It’s a place to reinvent yourself, to walk the thin line between civilization and wilderness, and to discover happiness. Ibiza…
Amalfi Coast Book by Assouline Description The Amalfi Coast is the epitome of the Italian dream. Nestled among lemon blossoms and bougainvillea is a line of thirteen towns that make up the Amalfi Coast. Known for their vertical landscape, the villages are only accessible via Strada Statale 163 a narrow, winding cliffside road which, while…
Book Chinese Art: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description Over the past century, China has experienced a period of more rapid growth and total transformation than any other nation in modern history. How can we begin to understand the country that emerged from such a dramatic era of change The answer may lie in Chinese art….
Book James Bond Destinations by Assouline Description In 1962, James Bond made his big screen debut in Dr. No, setting a cinematic standard as globe-trotting secret agent 007. From London to Jamaica and beyond, Bond’s adventures spanned the world, taking audiences to more than a hundred real locations. places to live over the last six…
Book Comporta Bliss by Assouline Description Sometimes compared to Brigitte Bardot’s Saint-Tropez in the 1950s, Comporta, with its laid-back pace and artistic community, is the ideal destination for those looking to get lost. It’s the new favorite of personalities such as Jacques Grange, Farida Khelfa, Franois Dumas, the Esprito Santo family and Madonna, who shares…
Book Villeggiatura: Italian Summer Vacation by Assouline Description Everyone dreams of experiencing La Dolce Vita: delicious cuisine, breathtaking landscapes, legendary scenes and cultural treasures. An immersion in a destination in its purest form, a way of life perfectly encapsulated by Belmond’s Italian properties, where time spent quietly understanding local rhythms is of the utmost importance….
Tuscany Marvel book by Assouline Description The Italian region of Tuscany is a treat for all the senses. A creative incubator that has cultivated art and architecture from eras including Etruscan, Roman, Renaissance and modern times. Antiquated churches, once stops on 19th-century Grand Tours, stand in town piazzas. Hills of wheat and colorful olive trees,…